The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa

Bongani Bingwa chats with Stuart Brown, the talented actor behind the title character in the hit musical 'Dear Evan Hansen'. They discuss the show's thought-provoking themes and heartwarming story, currently captivating audiences at Johannesburg's Montecasino's Teatro.

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Bongani Bingwa discusses the implications of the US administration's 25% tariff on vehicle and light truck imports with Mikel Mabasa, CEO of Naamsa. They explore how this policy change will affect South Africa's automotive manufacturing sector.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to veteran business journalist and political commentator Peter Bruce about what he terms the “Trump Derangement Syndrome” (TDS) which he says is spreading faster than Covid and it’s hitting South Africa hard. He reflects on the troubled relationship between SA and the US.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to celebrated south African multi media artist Nakhane about their their bold reimagination of the iconic Seal and Adamski hit Killer which releases today.

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Bongani Bingwa discusses the latest global news with Adam Gilchrist: Egypt’s Tourist Submarine Disaster; The global reaction to Donald Trump's car import tax hike and “whisky in the jar” a unique story that adds a touch of intrigue to the global news landscape.

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Bongani Bingwa chats with Jonathan Khabazela about a viral video making the rounds on social media of an elderly man fixing notorious pothole.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane about his calls for a comprehensive explanation of the R408 million “once-off taxi gratuity” included in the 2025/26 national budget, presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to EWN Associate Political Editor to dissect the major political developments of the week, Public works minister Dean Macpherson’s views on the GNU, Ebrahim Rasool's return and his stance impact SA's diplomatic relations with the U.S.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist about America’s shifting security stance, from leaks and denials to a policy change on Afghan militants, before discussing South Korea’s devastating wildfires, the worst in the country’s history.

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Bongani Bingwa is joined by cast member, Sisekho Velelo,  about what to expect from the two-hander, which explores the struggle between tradition and personal freedom originally penned by the legendary storyteller, Gcina Mhlophe. 

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